As GDPR turns 5, U.S. ad industry seeks to peddle influence

As GDPR turns 5 years old, the U.S. ad industry seeks to peddle influence

Meta was fined earlier this week for yet another privacy infraction in Europe, just days ahead of GDPR entering its fifth year of enforcement. Such a high-profile player in the sector being hit with a €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) fine underlines the fact that every ad tech operator must make compliance with such laws their top priority.

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